Liverpool FC latest: We can’t wait for another crack at the title, says Dirk Kuyt

“People might look back to the defeat at Middlesbrough, but the season always has moments like that. United dropped some points, we scored some last-minute goals, United did the same, but you get what you deserve and we weren’t quite good enough.

“But we’ve shown that we can challenge for the title next season and push harder than we have done this time.”

Kuyt netted his 15th goal of the season at the weekend, ensuring his best tally since arriving at Anfield in August 2006.

And he said: “I have really enjoyed this season. I’m glad I can play an important role for the team with goals and assists. My role in the team is different than the first season I was here, I’ve been playing mostly on the right and I really enjoy it there.”

Liverpool’s win at the Hawthorns on Sunday was the 13th on their league travels this season – equalling a club record set in 1905.

“That shows the strength of the team,” said Kuyt. “We’ve done really well away from home this season. I think the only area in which we can blame ourselves is that we have drawn too many games at home. But having said that, we haven’t lost a home game in the league.

“We’re happy with how we’ve played, but at the end of the day we want to win trophies and hopefully we can take this season into the next one and build on it.

“We want to take our good form into next season because we have shown that we are progressing, and we can push hard again for the title next season.”